YOUR FIRST STEP TOWARDS YOUR PERSONAL BEST

Preparing for a marathon for the first time can immediately freak you out even before hitting the pavement. So, how do you go about putting together a progressive training schedule that will optimise running performance, reduce the risk of injury and implement the correct nutritional strategy?

What people need to appreciate when going through a challenging preparation like this is the wear and tear it takes both physically and mentally. The mileage of most marathon-training schedules on a graph would tend to show a straight, slowly rising line followed by a short, steep plunge during the taper phase.

Guaranteed Results

You will receive the full marathon training plan which will include all your weekly training sessions. You will learn how to successfully build your weekly mileage whilst incorporating key training systems that will take your running speed and endurance to a whole new level. Recovery is another important component of the process and you will receive my nutritional recommendations that will enable you to implement the correct recovery strategy.

Tailor Made

There will be one VO2 Max fitness test at the beginning and end of the training cycle so I can get an understanding of your current running fitness level. This will also provide me with an opportunity to look at gate analysis and overall running economy.

Personalised Nutrition

In terms of nutrition, it’s really all about finding the suitable macronutrient (carbohydrates, fats and proteins) balance for you. On this note, I think it’s important to remember that there is no ‘one diet fits all’. During the initial free consultation, I will ask you some questions about your eating habits.

1-2-1 Marathon Training

Marathons are not easy. As long as you have the motivation to commit to it, whether it’s for charity or personal achievement, they can be one of the most rewarding experiences. Personalised marathon training makes it easier for you to run further and faster than ever before. Arguably, training for a marathon is even harder as it requires a lot of your spare time but if you’re looking to smash your first time or shave time off your personal best, get in touch.

Program Breakdown

Free Consultation

A lot of people think PT’s are just out to absolutely beast them, that’s not true.

If you don’t enjoy your sessions, you’ll lose interest. Every programme is tailor-made to you, your goals, your vision and your current fitness. Whether you’ve never raced before or you’re wanting to step up your old routine, contact me today and let’s chat.

Training

The 1-2-1 personal training sessions will focus on strengthening key areas to improve and optimise running performance over a 14-week period. These sessions will be held at the gym as we will require the use of weights and resistance machines. I will identify weaknesses and will look to strengthen areas such as the lower body and core.

Final Assessment

We’ll review whether you achieved your goals and the results you were expecting.

On conclusion of your London marathon training, there will be a final VO2 Max fitness test and an assessment of your overall fitness, you’ll then be ready to run the best marathon you can.

“After badly injuring my back, the last thing I thought I would be doing was running the 2018 London Marathon only 10 months later. This would not have been possible without Chris and after a consultation where I explained my injury, my lack of running experience and that I had a place in the London marathon we began training.“

Laura Ewbank, Recoverd from prolapsed disc and be pain-free. Completed The London Marathon 2018

“Chris is an excellent trainer. On day 1 Chris sat down with me to discuss my aims and lifestyle to ensure the programme he was creating would fit in and be realistic and manageable alongside my hectic job and social life. Once the detailed programme was created, Chris set about educating me on how to eat to fuel to ensure I would have the energy to see me through the more demanding weeks of training.“